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#266 of 388 private schools in MA
Sparhawk Academy
Middle School · Mills, MA
A private middle school in Mills, MA serving grades 3rd – 8th.
376 ORCHARD ST, Mills, MA 02054
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where Sparhawk Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,021
Median home value
$570,300
Median rent
$1,733/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Dover-sherborn Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Robert H. Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Thomas Blake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sparhawk Academy is listed in Mills, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sparhawk Academy
Sparhawk Academy is a private middle school in Mills, MA, serving approximately 83 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparhawk Academy
What grades does Sparhawk Academy serve?
Sparhawk Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Sparhawk Academy?
Sparhawk Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparhawk Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparhawk Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sparhawk Academy rank in MA?
Sparhawk Academy ranks #266 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Sparhawk Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparhawk Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sparhawk Academy a private school?
Yes, Sparhawk Academy is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sparhawk Academy a religious school?
Sparhawk Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (617) 727-4295
- Area population (ZIP 02054)
- 8,699
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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